Synonyms for tenacity
təˈnæs ɪ titenac·i·ty

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1. tenacitynoun

   The quality or state of being tenacious; as, tenacity, or retentiveness, of memory; tenacity, or persistency, of purpose.

   Synonyms:
   persistency, retentiveness

2. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   viscosity, adhesiveness, cohesiveness

   Antonyms:
   mobility, brittleness, fragility

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1. tenacity

   Synonyms:
   retentiveness, cohesiveness, stubbornness, fixity, pertinacity

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1. doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacitynoun

   persistent determination

   Synonyms:
   perseverance, persistency, perseveration, persistence, doggedness, pertinacity, tenaciousness, continuity

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1. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   retentiveness, tenaciousness

2. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   adhesiveness, cohesiveness, glutinousness, viscidity

3. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   stubbornness, pertinacity, obstinacy

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1. tenacitynoun

   Synonyms:
   retentiveness, cohesiveness, toughness, pertinacity, persistency

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1. List of paraphrases for "tenacity":

   perseverance, steadfastness, persistence, toughness, pugnacity, stamina, stubbornness, resilience, insistence, determination, firmness, obstinacy

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How to use tenacity in a sentence?

1. Robyn Davidson:

   The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life and the procedure , the process is its own reward.

2. Ernie Els:

   What a player, you just cannot see this kid not win many, many majors. I think he is by far the most balanced kid I've seen. Jordan, he's got that little tenacity to him and he's really got a fighting spirit, and he's the nicest kid in the world. ... He's a special kid.

3. Guy Muffat:

   She had some beautiful qualities. She was frank, honest and a patriot. France meant something for her. Everyday she showed great tenacity an courage. How could you not be proud of her? dropped.

4. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:

   True Tenacity is in the Uncovering of the Purpose of Existence Rather than in the Pursuit of Existence.

5. Nicholas Alahverdian:

   Allan Fung has the tenacity, fearlessness, and brawny resolve necessary to confront the challenges that face Rhode Island. I have the utmost confidence that he will repair the UHIP disaster, improve DCYF and prevent child abuse, and take Rhode Island to great heights.